My Craft Blog

Trudy holding her 50th birthday mental health temperature quilt in Margate

50th Birthday Mental Health Temperature Quilt

I made myself a very special patchwork blanket to mark my 50th birthday — a mental health temperature quilt that maps out my emotional journey over the years. Here's how...

50th Birthday Mental Health Temperature Quilt

I made myself a very special patchwork blanket to mark my 50th birthday — a mental health temperature quilt that maps out my emotional journey over the years. Here's how...

a photograph of ripped up paper scraps ready to be soaked for paper making

Making Paper

Last week I had mega fun making paper, its something I used to do as a kid and it felt really calming to get back into it again.

Making Paper

Last week I had mega fun making paper, its something I used to do as a kid and it felt really calming to get back into it again.

Skeins of hand-dyed wool in vibrant colours laid out after home dyeing with acid dye

Dyeing Wool at Home

I signed up for a wool dyeing course and finally got started with simple acid dyeing using vinegar and water. It's easier than you'd think — here's what I learnt...

Dyeing Wool at Home

I signed up for a wool dyeing course and finally got started with simple acid dyeing using vinegar and water. It's easier than you'd think — here's what I learnt...

Handmade World Cup felt flag bunting in red and blue

How to Make World Cup Bunting — Easy Felt Flag ...

Make your own World Cup bunting with felt and ribbon. This easy step-by-step tutorial shows you how to sew simple flag bunting to cheer on your team.

How to Make World Cup Bunting — Easy Felt Flag ...

Make your own World Cup bunting with felt and ribbon. This easy step-by-step tutorial shows you how to sew simple flag bunting to cheer on your team.